Living Well With Epilepsy

Living well with Epilepsy should be one of our goals in life.  In fact our most important goal.  Just think if we were to be able to keep the seizures under control, having the minimal amount of side effects possible and to be able to life a full life with the ability to cope with your condition the best way possible. 

This is something I am sure all wish they could have.  Do you want to know the good news?  It is possible!!

We all know about the medications and other treatments available, but we must do our part as well.  Are you whispering in my ear...how do you expect me to do that?  Here is what I have done.

1.  Know what some of your important Triggers out that will cause a seizure should it be provoked.  Everyone has different ones.  Sometimes you only need one Trigger, others it may take several. 

2.  A good way to find your Seizure Trigger is to make yourself a seizure diary by keeping track of all of them.  This includes what they look like/or are they different than before, what were you doing that day/or even the day before, even down to what you have ate that day.  Anything that is different other than what you are use to having can be a big factor should you take this list with you on your next Doctors apt.

3.  Don't let the stigma attached to you having Epilepsy get in your way of living a normal lifestyle.  There are times when people throw stones your way and can get you upset thinking it was meant for you, when in fact they were aiming at something entirely different.

4.  Driving a vehicle and having that choice taken from you can be a delicate subject for some.  There are ways of transportation available to you, and hey....just think of the money you would save.  Everything has its good side.  Why risk your life as well as that of others.

5.  Epilepsy in the Workplace may look to be a real hassle and problem.  Be honest with your employer and co-workers and you will stand a better chance of earning respect from them.

These are just a few things one can do and have to think about.  Help yourself gain deeper insight into your seizures and triggers, share that information with your doctor, improve your treatment and long-term care, empower yourself with all the information you can.  All of this should help improve your seizure control.

Have a great evening
Keep Smiling
Julie